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Naturalist Notes: April, 2018
Some of my favorite frequent visitors to the Nature Center aren’t people, but dogs. There are quite a few dog walkers and their four legged friends that come for a stroll daily, and some that come less often, but all greatly enjoy the time they spend here. The combination of a taste of nature, exercise […]
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Newsletter — April, 2018
THE SOUP SUPPER IS BACK! April 15th 5-7 PM One of our most popular events, the Soup Supper has brought members and friends together for more than 30 years. A great variety of homemade soups and breads is our speciality. You get a bowl and spoon to sample as many soups as you like—plus tasty […]
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Naturalist Notes: March, 2018
As the days lengthen and the air temperatures warms, nature gives us many signs that spring is on the way. The harbinger of spring that has the most profound effect on me and on my natural history calendar is the first sighting of aquatic turtles. During winter, ponds and lakes don’t seem like hot beds of animal activity, […]
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Newsletter — March, 2018
“Last Chance Winter Hike” March 18that 2 PMCome one, come all! Layer up your winter clothes and join us for an afternoon forest adventure. With no leaves on the trees, finding wildlife becomes much easier! You never know what you may find around the next bend in the trail…MARCH AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Pets, Pets and More Pets!This […]
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Naturalist Notes: February, 2018
With the crazy swings in temperature we have experienced this winter, I have been asked many questions and heard lots of talk about climate change.I try to clear this up as often as possible, since I feel it is very important to help people understand this topic. There is way too much political and economic […]
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Newsletter — February, 2018
FEBRUARY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS:Volcanoes!Watch out!!! Mount Closter is about to erupt again! This month’s after school science program will focus on everyone’s favorite natural disaster – Volcanoes! We will try to get outside each day, so please dress for the weather. Kids will make model volcanoes and we will erupt our giant volcano simulator, Mt. Closter.PK-K […]
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Naturalist Notes: January, 2018
2018 is here, and it’s time for a New Year’s resolution. Every year I try to come up with something that will improve my health and happiness. This year I have a new, simple, and hopefully fruitful resolution…spend more time outside. The benefits are tremendous, it’s free, and can be fun for the whole family. Exercise […]
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Newsletter — January, 2018
Hardy Volunteers Needed for Tree SurveyWorkshop January 13th , 1:30 -3:30 PMEver wanted to learn more about the trees in our Nature Center? We are looking for a few volunteers willing to participate in a workshop followed by a tree survey in the woods. The workshop will be held on Saturday, January 13th from 1:30 to 3:30 […]
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Naturalist Notes: December, 2017
Fall is slowly coming to an end, and everything in nature is readying for winter. Plants are closing up shop, migrants are leaving, forest residents are prepping to sleep or stick it out; and we are here to enjoy it all. Late fall is probably my favorite time to be in the woods. Deep breaths of […]
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Newsletter — December, 2017
***** A Gift From the Forest *****Looking for that perfect gift for your special somebody? How about a legacy of wooded bliss! A place to walk in the woods! Click –> HERE <– to purchase the gift of membership in the Closter Nature Center TODAY After-School Programs:Rocks + MineralsThis month’s after-school program will be about the amazing world of geology. […]
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CNC NATURALIST RECEIVES AWARD
CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO ARTICLE The Nature Center’s beloved naturalist Marc Gussen is the recipient of the New Jersey Audubon’s Informal Educator of the Year Award. On Saturday, October 21, Marc, his wife Kimberly and his mother traveled to the 3-day Fall Festival event in Cape May. Marc says he was very honored […]
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Looking for a Home? Check Out Closter, N.J.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/check-out-closter-n-j-1469808827ByKathleen LucadamoUpdated July 29, 2016 12:17 p.m. ETCloster, N.J., has a reputation for good schools and plenty of parks, but what has folks talking these days is a shopping center.The mall, Closter Plaza, is getting a new look and new retailers. And the changes have the Bergen County borough thinking about its future, said Mayor […]
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